Playtime in Bangkok!

We're back from a wonderful holiday in Bangkok! It was a lovely cool 16 degrees when we first touched down at Suvarnabhumi airport, so it was a delightful surprise. C loves cool weather so she was excited to feel the cool breeze on her skin!

C enjoying a welcome drink at the hotel!

We stayed at Grande Centrepoint Hotel and I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is travelling with family. The location is fabulous as it is situated directly next to the BTS and MRT stations, plus it is linked directly to an awesome shopping mall called Terminal 21. There are lots of unique stores to do your shopping, and many restaurants located in the upper levels of the mall. There's even a foodcourt called Pier 21, where you get to choose from a wide variety of choices at affordable prices. We were intrigued with the concept of the mall, where each level is designed and themed according to different cities of the world.

London Subway.

San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge.
They even placed mini cars on the bridge!

Istanbul City. 

Sumo Wrestlers from Japan!

The hotel room also comes equipped with a full fledged kitchenette, with cutlery, plates and even a washer/dryer which is extremely handy for unexpected laundry that needs to be done. We were lucky to get a spacious room on the 32nd storey, so the view was pretty spectacular.

Complete kitchenette with stove, kettle and utensils.
Even comes with a washer and dryer!

Spacious bathroom with bathtub and separate shower area.

Our comfy King sized bed.

View from the 32nd storey.

C totally enjoyed the hotel room as it was spacious enough for her to run around in! That aside, she also enjoyed two indoor playgrounds we brought her to.

Kidzania Bangkok

C was super excited!

Kidzania Bangkok. Entrance was designed as airport counters
where you check-in before entering.

We totally love the concept of Kidzania! This is a city built for kids, where they get to role-play in different jobs and learn to perform tasks on their own. I think it's a great idea to allow kids to be absolutely independent as parents are requested to stay outside while the kids are on duty. The first stop was for C to visit the bank and collect some Kidzos (the currency that they use in Kidzania).

Happy to visit the bank all by herself!

When children perform certain tasks, they are paid in Kidzos, which they can then use to make purchases at the departmental store if they earn enough. This really motivates the children and allows them to feel a sense of achievement.

Independent and queuing up on her own.
C's first choice - to work in a hospital.

Kids get to work in a photo studio.

A sushi restaurant where kids learn to make sushi.

Kids get to train as a pilot!

A sports stadium for kids.

Kids learn to harvest tomatoes. They even get to
deliver tomatoes to a ketchup factory!

Aspiring vets-to-be can work in a veterinary clinic.

C's next stop. To learn to be a chef in the culinary school!

Kids can also try their hand at being a journalist.
This is only for older kids 6 years and above.

Police department.

Petrol Kiosk.

Children can attend safety driving lessons.

Kid Firefighters putting out a fire in a building!

C was the youngest kid in the culinary class.

C sitting in class.

Proud of her finished product! 

Oishi Green Tea Factory where C learned how green tea is made.

Picking out real green tea leaves.

C learning to be a dentist!

Dentistry on a fake patient.

C's earnings for the day!

Overall, it was a very good experience for C. She really enjoyed herself thoroughly and we are excited that Kidzania is opening in Singapore come April! Will definitely visit again when we have the chance. If you happen to be planning a holiday in Bangkok with your kids, it may be worthwhile to check Kidzania out.

Kidzania Bangkok

Address: Siam Paragon, 5th Floor

BTS: Siam

Telephone: +66 (0) 26831888

Imaginia Playland

Another playground we brought C to is Imaginia Playland located in Emporium shopping complex. It's a great place for kids to expend their energy. The Time Tube Slider and the Dream Jungle were C's favourites.  Other highlights include the Sound Cloud where kids get to play different sounds of animals or musical instruments selected via an interactive touch screen. Here are some pictures to share.

A play area where kids get to climb and slide.

Interactive shadow play area.

Playing Hide-and-Seek!

Inflatable Mountain where children can test their
climbing skills.

The Time Tube Slider.

C had so much fun with this she kept going back
for more!

The Dream Jungle. Kids get to climb a web like structure
and slide down at the end.

Building blocks to ignite your child's creativity
and imagination.

A virtual colouring station called Wonder Car.

Colours are projected onto a screen.

At the end, you have an option to email your artwork to
yourself if you are happy with it.

C spent two hours here and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience! If you are in Bangkok and looking for a place to let your kids expend their energy, Imaginia Playland is a pretty good playground to consider.

Imaginia Playland

Address: 3rd Floor of Emporium Shopping Mall

BTS: Phrom Phong

Tel: +66(0)2 664 8337